South Los Angeles, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle at 88th Place and Main Street
Pedestrian Killed in South Los Angeles Crash at 88th Place and Main Street
South Los Angeles, California (February 25, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at an intersection in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood in South Los Angeles, according to a local news source.
The deadly accident happened shortly after noon on February 24 at the intersection of 88th Place and Main Street, authorities said.
According to the authorities, a Toyota Camry was heading northbound when, for unknown reasons, it collided with a truck that was traveling westbound.
The truck then hit a pedestrian who was in the area.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident at 88th Place and Main Street in South Los Angeles
The pedestrian, whose name has not been disclosed pending family notification, was pronounced dead at the scene.
All occupants of the Camry were uninjured and remained at the scene.
The occupants of the truck fled the scene on foot after the crash. Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run suspects.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspects’ whereabouts is asked to call the Los Angeles Police Department at 877-527-3247.
Many pedestrians are hurt and several others killed in accidents in California every year. The causes of many of these pedestrian accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family is advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice.
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What You Need to Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are always the most vulnerable segment of traffic. Data collected by The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) indicates that about 5000 pedestrians are killed in accidents and over 70000 injured annually. Although motorists shoulder most of the blame for these types of accidents, pedestrians are sometimes liable for these accidents.
In the event of an auto-pedestrian accident, parties are encouraged to note down as much information as possible about the accident. It is also a good idea to take pictures of the scene incident. Witness statements and police reports are also very important and should be collected promptly. The injured party can then approach a qualified personal injury attorney who will help them evaluate and pursue a claim. The injured pedestrian may recover damages including past and future wage loss, pain and suffering and all past and future medical expenses. If a pedestrian is killed in the collision, their families can pursue full compensation for their economic losses resulting from the death.
